Mechanical Buyer
Chigwell
£55,000 - £65,000 Basic + Performance Bonus + Autonomy in the role + Established contractor + Pension + Annual leave + MORE
A well-established construction contractor is looking to appoint a Mechanical Buyer to support procurement across a range of refurbishment, heritage and fit-out projects across London and the surrounding Home Counties.
The company delivers high-quality projects across residential, healthcare, commercial and specialist buildings, often working within technically challenging or occupied environments where attention to detail and quality are essential.
This role will report directly to the Director, giving you the opportunity to play an important role in procurement across multiple live projects.
The Role As Mechanical Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring mechanical materials, plant and equipment to support project delivery.
Working closely with project managers, site teams and commercial staff, you will ensure materials are procured competitively and delivered in line with project programmes.
Responsibilities include: - Procuring mechanical materials, equipment and plant for construction projects
- Managing relationships with suppliers and negotiating pricing
- Issuing purchase orders and coordinating deliveries to site
- Working with project teams to understand procurement requirements
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving supply issues
- Supporting commercial teams to ensure cost-effective procurement
Project Types You will support a range of projects including:
- Refurbishment and retrofit schemes
- Heritage and listed building works
- Healthcare and specialist facilities
- Residential developments
- Commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects
- Direct reporting line to the Director
Requirements
- Experience working as a Mechanical Buyer, M&E Buyer or Construction Buyer
- Knowledge of mechanical materials and building services supply chains
- Experience supporting construction or refurbishment projects
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
For immediate consideration and for a confidential discussion please call Emily on (phone number removed)